Key Points:
»» 5th place in the world in the United Nations
Human Development Index, 2010
»» 12.5% corporate tax rate
»» Proven destination for investment based on Track Record, Talent, Tax
Regime, Technology & Transformation
»» Ireland’s infrastructure provides proven access to the EU market of 500
million people
»» According to the IMD World Competitiveness Report, Ireland has one
of the world’s best educational systems
»» 25% Research & Development (R&D) tax credit refundable over a three
year period
»» Ireland has regained cost competitiveness
»» Ireland’s skills availability has increased
»» 10 of the Top 10 Technology companies in the world are in Ireland
»» 8 of the Top 10 Pharmaceutical companies in the world are in Ireland
»» 15 of the Top 25 Medical Device companies in the world are in Ireland
»» More than 50% of the leading financial services firms in the world are
in Ireland
»» The Irish Games industry grew by 400% in just 7 years